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A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1972'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.33
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sanko Metal Industrial Co was 0.33. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.05.
TSE:1972's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 98.8% of 1411
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.1
vs TSE:1972: 0.02
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Sanko Metal Industrial Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sanko Metal Industrial Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSE:1972 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sanko Metal Industrial Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.01 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sanko Metal Industrial Co. This is 80% below median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks #17 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sanko Metal Industrial Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.01 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.33. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's value of 0.01 is 99.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks #17 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanko Metal Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanko Metal Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sanko Metal Industrial Co ranks #17 out of 1411 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sanko Metal Industrial Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's value of 0.01 is 99.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanko Metal Industrial Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Sanko Metal Industrial Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.10, based on 1,411 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.01 is 99.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sanko Metal Industrial Co. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanko Metal Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,126.86, compared to a current price of 円1,319.00 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 99.5% below the Construction industry median of 2.10. Sanko Metal Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sanko Metal Industrial Co (TSE:1972) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Metal Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,319.00 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,126.86.
GuruFocus considers Sanko Metal Industrial Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1972:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.01 (80% below median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: 円1,126.86 vs. price of 円1,319.00 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 99.5% below the Construction median (#17 of 1411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1972 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanko Metal Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and execution and sales of roofing, construction materials and paint as well as design and contract services for ancillary construction work. The product line includes - Galvanized steel sheet, Aluminium-plated steel sheet, PVC coated steel sheet, NS acid-resistant clad steel sheet, and colour stainless-steel sheet.
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